FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SESSION MEMBERSPr. Tom Junkert – Called PastorBarb Dewey – Clerk of SessionBob Grover – ElderDarrell Kilker – Elder Dick Stonestrom – ElderDave Williams – ElderHeidi Hoff – ElderJanet Larson - ElderJim Risbrudt – Treasurer

SHARED MINISTRY COUNCIL:Dean Thoreson - Chm.Bob Grover - Vice ChmBarb Dewey – SecretaryJim Risbrudt – Financial SecretaryDave OlsonPat Welch

OS-TML CHURCH OFFICERSPresident – Dean Thorsen (1)V Pres. – Pat Welch (2) Secretary – Pat Boe (2)Treasurer. –Debbie Wilke (1)Deacons - Christina Sauer (3)

Joyce Samuelson (3)Trustees - Jim Borgrud (1) Gaylan Thormodson (1)

Women of ELCA Co- Presidents: Karen Nelson Shirley A. Frigaard

Board of Education: Christy Frigaard (1) Sara Hage (2) Ashley Lee (2) Endowment Fund Board: Lori Thorsen, Pres. (2) Julie Olson, Treas (2) Debbie Wilke, Sec (1) Karen Nelson (3) Kathy Mounts (3)

Our Savior’s Cemetery Board: Pat Welch, Chm (2) Dean Thorsen, V Chm (2) Keith Sellner, Sec. (3) David Schroeder, Sexton (1) Dave Olson (1)

INDEXPage 1 Pastor’s page Pages 2-3 First Presby. News Pages 4 Shared Ministry NewsPages 5-7 OS-TML News

Calendars

Pastor’s Page July & August, 2014

“So close to God”

On our way to Oklahoma a few years ago, Jane and I happened upon a chapel literally inside a forest. THORNCROWN CHAPEL is located near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Immediately you will be struck by two things; the immense glass walls and ceiling and the fact that all around you are trees. This was the dream of Jim Reed, a retired school teacher who dreamed of a glass chapel that might inspire people to be ‘so close to God.’

I remember walking from the parking lot, through the dense forest, without seeing anything that might resemble a building. And then, almost like rising out of the ground, and totally engulfed by the trees, the chapel is visible, with its open

doors, inviting you inside. You don’t ever get a sense that you leave the forest behind, because of the glass that is all around you. On the day we were there, the light from the sun was being filtered by the trees. The feeling is one of peace and serenity.

According to Reed’s son, Doug Reed, his father was not a particularly religious man. In fact, the land was originally bought by the elder Reed and his wife for the purpose of a retirement home. Jim and his wife had planned to spend the rest of their lives among the majestic Ozarks, but then plans changed.

According to Doug, “[Jim] wasn’t the only one who admired his location, however, and people would often stop near his house to gain a better view of the beautiful Ozark hills. Instead of fencing them out, Jim chose to invite them in. He decided he and his wife should build a glass chapel in the woods to inspire their visitors.”

While Jim and his wife faced many obstacles in the building of this chapel, it was completed and is currently used for weddings and other functions. There is, however, no formal faith community that uses this building. It is simply there to

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be an inspiration to those traveling through the Ozarks. And indeed it is.

Upon further reflection, however, I would just as soon be gathered together with the people of God, you, the ones who make up the faith communities of Our Savior’s -Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Church and First

Presbyterian Church and to see YOUR faces reflecting the very presence of God, each Sunday (and at other times, as well). There is holiness and an inspiration which far exceeds any architectural wonders that we can build. What a joy it is to be together with the family of God, to hear the sounds of laughter, conversation and prayer, singing and silence, as each Sunday we come ‘so close to God’

Wherever your journeys take you this summer, may God stay close to you!

Pastor Tom

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SESSION MINUTES Regular Session Meeting

June 16, 2014

The regular Session meeting of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Ashby met at the church 6 PM, June 16, 2014.   Those present were ruling elders Dick Stonestrom, Bob Grover, Darrell Kilker, Janet Larson, Heidi Hoff, Dave Williams, Treasurer Jim Risbrudt and Clerk Barb Dewey.   The meeting was opened by the Moderator Rev. Thomas Junkert in prayer and reflections on the General Assembly meeting in Detroit, a broken city, and how the church can be a beacon of hope. 

A quorum was present, the docket approved.   The minutes and treasurer’s report were voted approved.  There was an unusual reading of high water use last month causing a $150 bill.  A toilet in the men’s bathroom had been found running in the closed church. The checking account shows $3733.96 with the balance of per capita of $2173.84 due.

The Pastor’s Report:  Communion was celebrated June 1, 2014 Sunday worship with Pastor Junkert and 47 communicants.   The session voted approval of a request for baptism of Charlie Roy Kapphahn, son of Taylor & Katie Kapphahn on June 22, 2014.  The Session voted approval for baptism of Anola Amundson, daughter of Pete and Jill Amundson on July 20, 2014.    Pastor Carol

Olson will be handling Pastoral care emergencies during Pastor Tom’s vacation June 30- July 10.  Harv Hiring will be leading worship services on July 6th.  Pastor Junkert updated the Session on the General Assembly issues and those 6 delegates and Pastor Ed Morgan attending from our Presbytery.

Committee Reports: 

Shared Ministry Council- Sunday worship and picnic in Dalton June 29th, 10:30 AM.  

Buildings and Grounds:  Gutter work being done and we will receive a bill. 

Christian Education:  The Session voted to pay the tuition of $50/student for the VBS students attending the community/Peace Lutheran Church July VBS event out of the Starner Fund. 

Worship:  Secretary Marcy will send the sheet of duties of the Disciples serving group to the leader of each month as a reminder.  

Old Business:   Janet Larson reported on the May 13th Presbytery meeting in Spicer she attended.  Heidi Hoff will make the 60-120 second video needed of “our church in action” for the October Presbytery meeting due in August.   We were assigned the 1st Presbyterian church of Edgerton as a prayer partner.   Barb will contact that church to share communications/needs.  They are without a pastor at this time.   We are hosting the 10:30 AM Appreciation Days community worship service July 20th.   Discussion on ushers, reader and music.  

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New Business:   Confirmation Gathering Wednesday, October 22.   The Session voted to host a 6 PM simple meal for both church councils, the confirmants and their parents in which they will share their Faith Statements .   Next Presbytery meeting is August 5th in Foley-Darrell Kilker or Barb Dewey will attend as delegate.   The session voted approval for use of facilities for back-up for Red, White and Blue parade on July 3.   The Session voted approval for use of facilities for baby shower for Anola Amundson on July 6 afternoon.   

Next meeting will be August 4, 2014 at 6 PM.  The meeting was adjourned and closed with prayer.

Barbara Dewy, Clerk of Session    

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The Pentecost banner that hangs near the piano is a gift from a group of women of our church. We thank them for their work, time and energy put into this addition to our worship space; Vonnie Breuer, Lois Ellingson, Joyce Hirning, Willie Kilker, and Kathleen McNeely.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DISCIPLES:

July Cliff & Val Martin

Jenny TollefsonPeter & Heidi Hoff

Harv & Diane EricksonTom & Terry Grover

AugustJim & Gwyn Risbrudt

Troy & DeEtte JohnsonMike & Lori Risbrudt

Kelsey NordickTerry WayeJohn Clark

On Saturday, June 7th Chad Grover and Amanda Freidrich were united in marriage at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. God’s blessings be with this new couple. Bob & Donna Grover are parents of Chad.

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PRAYER CONCERNS – –Ann Grover, Winnie Thompson, Jim Rylander, Evy Risbrudt,

Dave Williams, Dona Lou Hutchings, Wally Bullis, Joyce Gingerich --------------------------------------------------------

Condolences to Glen Herness on the death of his wife, Ruth, whose funeral was held on June 27.

On June 22, Eliana Rae Rylander, daughter of Kyle & Stacie Rylander and Charles Roy Kapphahn, son of Taylor & Katie Kapphahn were baptized at First Presbyterian Church. We welcome these two newly baptized into the

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Open House Baby ShowerFor Anola Rae Amundson

Daughter of Jill & Pete AmundsonSunday, July 6, 2014

2pmFirst Presbyterian Church

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Happy Birthday!

July3rd Jane Kruize-Rosenow11th DonaLou Hutchings23rd Rudy Fitzsimmons

26th Judith Helle31st Eileen Rubish

August9th Adair Thompson

14th Val Martin

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SERMON SERIES IN 4

JULY & AUGUST

Beginning Sunday July 13 through August 3 the focus will shift to the book of 1 John, which has echoes of the Gospel of John. Texts for the Sundays will include these;

July 13 Preaching text: 1 John 1:1-4 God's Tangible Word of LifeGospel: John 1:14-16 The Word became fleshJuly 20 Preaching text: 1 John 1:5 -- 2:2 If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselvesGospel: John 1:29 The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the worldJuly 27 Preaching text: 1 John 4:1-6 Testing the spiritsGospel: John 14:15-17 The Spirit of truthAug 3 Preaching text: 1 John 4:7-21 We love because God first loved usGospel: John 15:9-11 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you

Sunday August 10 through August 31, we will conclude our sermon series on the Narrative Lectionary with a look at the Old Testament book of Ruth. A story of human love reflecting and enacting divine love, the book of Ruth is a rich text for a sermon series, particularly in August days when farm fields flourish with the promise of an abundant harvest. Texts for the Sundays in August will include these;

Aug 10 Preaching text: Ruth 1:1-22; Loss and LoyaltyAccompanying text: Matthew 5:3-9Aug 17 Preaching text: Ruth 2:1-23;Gleaning and hopeAccompanying text: Luke 6:36-38Aug 24 Preaching text: Ruth 3:1-18; Daring to ActAccompanying text: Matthew 7:7-8Aug 31 Preaching text: Ruth 4:1-22; New LifeAccompanying text: Luke 1:46-55

Our Shared Ministry now has a website!

Check us out on-line! http://ashbydaltonsharedministry.com

Please share with Marcy your pictures and any other information that you would like to see included in our new website. Pictures can be e-mailed to Marcy at ostml@prtel.com

PASTORAL COVERAGE: June 30-July 10While Pastor Tom vacations during the days of June 30-July 10, Pastor Carol Olson, pastor at

Peace Lutheran in Ashby will cover any pastoral emergencies. She can be reached by calling Peace at 747-2273 or her cell phone 218-770-9241.

JULY 20 WORSHIP at the Ashby Park!

We’ll join our friends in Ashby for a combined worship service in conjunction with the ASHBY APPRECIATION DAYS. Worship will begin at 10:45 in the park, located between the First Presbyterian Church and Peace Lutheran Church.In case of inclement weather we’ll move into the First Presbyterian Church.

Pr. Carol Olson will be our preacher for the day, with the hope of gathering musicians/singers from the congregations to provide special music for the worship. We will witness the baptism of Anola Rae Amundson, daughter of Pete and Jill Amundson as we celebrate the sacrament of belonging.

For this day only, both worship services will be cancelled at their regular time, in order for us to join in a combined community-wide worship at 10:45am! The Lion’s organization will be serving a breakfast from 8:00am to 1:00pm and all are invited.=========================================

Vacation Bible School will be held July 28-31 from 9am-3pm with our friends at Peace/Grue in Ashby. Cost is $50 per child & they need to bring a sack lunch. Day Camp Staff from Luther Crest will come to share the summer theme verse: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1. To register call Donna Jean Grover

at 218-205-6301 or Peace Lutheran 218-747-2273.

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August 18 OSTML will worshipat TEN MILE LAKE CEMETERY

Our annual pilgrimage to TML Cemetery will be Sunday August 18 and will include our COFFEE HOUSE venue, so come early for coffee and goodies leading up to our

worship that begins at 10:30am.

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Dick Johnson, Evy Risbrudt, Eldon Nelson

Please drop off items to be donated to the Free Mission in Ashby at Midwest Bank. They will no longer be collected at OS-TML. Thanks!

Our Savior’s-Ten Mile Lake Financial ReviewJune 18, 2014 Council Meeting

Year-to-Date June 18, 2014

Beginning Balance - January 1, 2014 $25,026

Offerings $42,700

Lenten Meals 529Donations 2,955Parish Nurse Grant 500Coffee Offerings 276

Total Income 46,960Total Resources $71,986

ExpensesStaff Ministry $40,864Missions 3,507Worship and Service 2,038Church Home 12,319Maintenance 3,128Miscellaneous 326

Total Expenses 62,182

Balance on Hand – May 20, 2014 $9,804--------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you haven’t shared an offering with us this year yet, summertime could be the perfect time for a gift. God looks to us to be generous people, not only with our cash, but with all that we have, and all that we are. Everything we have is a gift from our gracious God who gave us His all through his Son, Jesus so that we would know of His awesome love. Thank you for your faithful offerings. Your gifts, no matter the amount, do make a difference. We encourage your support not only financially but through prayer as well. Join with us in Sunday worship. We would love to see you.

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Our Savior’s-Ten Mile Lake Church Council met Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm.

Members present were: Dean Thorsen, Jim Borgrud, Debbie Wilke, Pat Welch, Gaylan Thormodson, Pastor Tom and Pat Boe.The meeting was called to order by President Dean. Pat Welch led in devotions and prayer. The Mission Statement was read in unison.

The Secretary’s report was reviewed. Corrections: Gaylan was omitted as present; Harvey Hirning’s name was misspelled; the next meeting should have read Wednesday, June 18th. The report was accepted with corrections with a motion by Jim; seconded by Pat W. and carried.

Debbie Wilke presented the Treasurer’s report with a balance in the General Account of $9,803.67. Pat W. made a motion to accept the report, seconded by Gaylan. Motion carried.

President’s Report:Dean said he would be spraying the cemetery for dandelion, weather permitting..

Pastor’s Report: There were no baptisms, funerals or weddings

this month. Dick Johnson and Evy Risbrudt are our prayer

concerns at this time Pastor Tom highlighted his recent vacation to

Oregon and referred to his remaining vacation days, June 30-July 10. Harvey Hirning will lead worship and Pastor Carol will cover visitations.

It was noted that the 3rd Sunday in August is the service at Ten Mile Lake Cemetery Site and also Coffee-House Worship. It was decided to have it as a Coffee-House Worship and to make the team leaders aware of this fact.

Pat Welch was thanked for helping to lead worship on June 8th during Pastor Tom’s absence. Dean will assist on July 6th.

WELCA Report: Pat B. reported that the church women are continuing with the update of the kitchen. Painting is completed as is the new cupboard and countertop. The coffee machine is installed and working well.

Trustee’s Report: Jim reported that the exit signs are here to be installed.

Parsonage Repairs needed: repair of the dishwasher door and trimming/cutting of trees still needs to be done.

The church parking lot is finished and can be used.

Some of the plaster on the church foundation is breaking up and needs attention.

The trustees are to go ahead and check out prices on propane and make a decision as to where to contract for keep-fill service.

Deacon’s Report: Gaylan will assist with communion on July 27th and Joyce and Christina will be contacted to serve on August 3rd and 24th.

Old Business: Pastor Tom brought up the ELCA request for member churches to make their presence known in the community on Sunday, September 7th. Since we are at the Threshing Grounds that weekend it was suggested that perhaps posters detailing that proceeds from the threshing, much of what is given to local and world mission support could be highlighted. It will be brought up to the WELCA members for approval.

New Business: Discussion was held on the upcoming Luther Crest and ELCA Campaigns. Pastor Tom showed a video and it was proposed that we have a combined congregational plan for commitment to both plans in one package. Pastor Tom will proceed with getting a steering committee to present a plan to the congregation.

The meeting closed with prayer and The Lord’s Prayer.

Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 pm. Joyce will give devotions.

Secretary,Pat Boe

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JULY BIRTHDAY’S

2 Marion Rude3 Terry Foshaug4 Larry Sonmor6 Jessica Baglo

6 Deanna Hansel6 Devin Johnson

6 Carsyn Lill6 Dillyn Lill

8 Dylan Young11 Daryl Ecker15 Scott Boe

18 Melvin Anderson18 Shirley Frigaard (L)

18 Joan Helgeson20 Aubrey Walvatne28 Madison Wilke29 Karla Mickelson

31 Pat Boe31 Roger Simonson

31 Christopher Wilke

AUGUST BIRTHDAY’S4 Rodney Young

5 Mike Thormodson5 Dean Thorsen

6 Mary Potts8 Darla Adams

8 Shirley Frigaard (D)8 Marlene Nelson

10 Lyle Skinnemoen13 Chase Hansel14 Pam Larson

14 Lynette Nelson16 Gladys Larson

18 John Schroeder19 Richard Adams19 Bill Schroeder21 Scott Mounts21 Race Nelson21 Keith Sellner

21 Darcy Risbrudt25 Jackie Schmidt

25 Jim Borgrud28 Donna Behrens28 Trevor Saurer

31 Pat Welch31 Brandon Wilke

OS-TML Parish Nursing Ministry Peggy LienJuly and August is a time to enjoy God's Creation of the outdoors.  In July/August the Health and Wellness Committee will meet and develop plans for how the parish nurse will be used in our Church.  

The model for healthy living includes balancing the various parts of life.The balance contributes together to a life filled with joy, love and most importantly, a strong connection with God.

Worship Teams JULY AUGUSTCo-Team Leaders Co-Team Leaders*Peggy Lien * Dave & Mary Jo Schroeder*Pat Welch * Dean & Barb NessGladys Larson Daryl & Shirley FrigaardRodney & Mary Moebius Brian & Marilyn HanselDave & Julie Olson Scott & Missy JohnsonJohn & Dawn Schroeder Carl & Joyce SamuelsonAshley Schroeder Lyle & Betty SkinnemoenHeidi Shjerve Jerry & Danette ThormodsonSteve & Debbie Wilke Altar Guild – Sara HageAltar Guild – Marie Moen

SEPTEMBERCo-Team Leaders*Pat Boe*Charles & Joan SwendsrudLois Eggum

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Gene & Myrna HansonShirley JensenAshley LeeHarlen LienSally MartinsonDanielle Schroeder

Robert & Ardel SternsMegan SternsMitchell SternsDan & Julie WalvatneAltar Guild – Bonnie Borgrud

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church US PostageNon-Profit Org PAIDPO Box 158 Permit No. 5 Dalton, MN 56324

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SHARED MINISTRY STAFFMissionaries – Rev. Dr. Robert & Keiko Butterfield, PC(USA), Portugal

Missionaries – Rev’s Andrea & Luke Raske-Metcalf, ELCA, MexicoMissionaries in Residence – All the Baptized

Pastor: Rev. Thomas E. JunkertAdministrative Secretary: Marcy Petersen

OS-TML Office & Pastor’s Study: 589-8454 - 105 S. Central Ave.., PO Box 158, Dalton, MN 56324First Presbyterian Church: 747-2744 - 202 Nelson St., PO Box 14, Ashby, MN 56309

Office Email – ostml@prtel.com - Pastor Tom’s Email – ostmlpt@prtel.com ~Parsonage Phone: 589-8616 + Pastor’s Cell: 218-205-0420

WORSHIP SCHEDULESUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP ~ TIME CHANGES

10:30 am – Our Savior’s-Ten Mile Lake WorshipHoly Communion the 1st and 4th Sunday

Coffee Fellowship – 3rd Sunday

9:00 am – First Presbyterian Worship9

Holy Communion the 1st Sunday

Make Worship A Part of Your Life!

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July 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Pastor Tom is on vacation from June 30-July10. Please contact Pr. Carol Olson at 747-2273

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8:45am Pr. Tom on Morning Watch

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6(4th Sunday after Pentecost –

Green)

9am First Presb, Worship10:30am OS-TML Worship

7 8 9 10 11 12

13(Fifth Sunday after Pentecost-

Green)

9am First Presb,Holy Communion Worship

10:30am OS-TMLHoly Communion Worship

B.P Checks @ OS-TML

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8:45am Pr. Tom on Morning Watch

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2pm WELCA

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20(Sixth Sunday after Pentecost-

Green)

10:45 Worship in Ashby

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2:30pm Broen Home

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10:30am Evansville Care Center

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27(Seventh Sunday after

Pentecost-Green)

9am First Presb, Worship10:30am OS-TML

Holy Communion Worship

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Vacation

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Bible School at

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Peace Luth. Ashby

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August 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3(8th Sunday after Pentecost -

Green)

9am First Presb,Holy Communion Worship

10:30am OS-TMLHoly Communion Worship

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6pm Session

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10 am Presbytery Meeting in Foley

6 7 8 9

10(9th Sunday after Pentecost -

Green)

9am First Presb, Worship10:30am OS-TML Worship

B.P Checks @ OS-TML

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1:30pm Ruth Circle @ Pat Boe’s

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8:45am Pr. Tom on Morning Watch

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17(10th Sunday after Pentecost-

Green)

9am First Presb, Worship10:30am OS-TML Coffee

House Worship@ TML Cemetery

18 19 20

9am WELCA make meatballs

7pm Council meets @ OS-TML

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24(11st Sunday after Pentecost-

Green)

9am First Presb, Worship10:30am OS-TML H.C.

Worship

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8:45am Pr. Tom on Morning Watch2:30pm Broen

Home

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10:30am Evansville Care Center

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31(22nd Sunday after Pentecost-

Green)

9:00 First Presb. Coffee House Worship

10:30am OS-TML Worship

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